Rex Allen's Swing Express - Keep Swingin

Styles: Swing, Big Band
Year: 1995
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 76:59
Size: 176,8 MB
Art: Front

( 7:00)  1. Take The 'A' Train
( 6:20)  2. Pleasingly Plump
( 5:16)  3. Back Bay Shuffle
( 5:26)  4. Why
( 6:37)  5. Opus 1
( 3:48)  6. When You're Smiling
( 6:04)  7. Fine And Mellow
( 3:27)  8. What A Little Moonlight Can Do
( 7:52)  9. Blues For Mannie
( 6:02) 10. Stompin' At The Savoy
( 9:02) 11. Duke Ellington Medley
(10:00) 12. Flying Home

A good swing trombonist, Rex Allen heads an octet for this live session for the German Nagel-Hayer label. Trombonist Dan Barrett sticks exclusively to trumpet and plays quite effectively; tenorman Harry Allen is a strong asset; Jim Rothermel switches between clarinet, alto and soprano; the rhythm section is comprised of guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli, pianist Mark Shane, bassist Frank Tate and drummer Gregor Beck; and Terrie Richards contributes a few worthy vocals. Unlike most of the other releases from this label, many of the ensembles are arranged, but the music overall swings. The repertoire emphasizes 1930s/'40s swing-era songs, including "Back Bay Shuffle," "Opus One," "Stompin' at the Savoy" and a Duke Ellington medley, with the proceedings concluding with "Flying Home." ~ Scott Yanow  http://www.allmusic.com/album/keep-swingin-mw0000061456

Personnel: Rex Allen (trombone, vibraphone); Terrie Richards (vocals); Bucky Pizzarelli (guitar, piano); Jim Rothermel (clarinet, soprano saxophone, alto saxophone); Harry Allen (tenor saxophone); Dan Barrett (trumpet); Mark Shane (piano); Gregor Beck (drums).

Keep Swingin

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